CVE-2025-46001 simogeo/filemanager arbitrary file upload vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted PHP file due to insufficient file type validation in the Filemanager library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-46001?

CVE-2025-46001 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the is_allowed_file_type() function of Filemanager v2.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PHP file.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-46001?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including simogeo/filemanager. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
simogeo/filemanager PackagistAll versionsNone
simogeo/filemanager PackagistAll versionsNone

Products include Simogeo Filemanager.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46001?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-46001 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-46001 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-46001 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5hw-rhvr-f47c.

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